Panasonic HC-VX981K 4K Ultra HD Camcorder
Panasonic
- Product #:
- PNV1923
- Manufacturer #:
- HC-VX981K
- UPC:
- 885170266285
- Ultra-sharp 4K Ultra HD recording
- 20x Leica dicomar optical zoom lens
- 1/2.3" BSI MOS sensor
- In-Camera 4K cropping and editing
- 5-axis Hybrid optical image stabilization
- Wireless multi-camera
- Captures photos from 4K video frames
- Built-In microphone, Touch screen LCD
- HDR (High Dynamic Range) movie
- Gives cinema like effects
- Color : Black
- Screen Size:
- 3.0-inch
- Screen Size:
- The size of the screen listed by height and width.
- Compatible Media:
- SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
- Compatible Media:
- A storage medium that is compatible with your portable device, in a form that can easily be removed or accessed by a PC such as a type of memory card that is compatible with your camera.
- Megapixels:
- 18.91 megapixels
- Megapixels:
- A megapixel is one million pixels. It is commonly used to describe the resolution of digital cameras. For example, a 7.2 megapixel camera is capable of capturing roughly 7,200,000 pixels. The higher the megapixel number, the more detail the camera can capture. Therefore, the megapixel count is a significant specification to look for when buying a digital camera.
- Color:
- Black
- Color:
- The color of the item.
- Panel Type:
- Wide LCD monitor
- Panel Type:
- Type of LCD monitor.
- Effective Pixels:
- Motion Image: 4K: 8.29 megapixels [16:9], Full-HD: 6.10 megapixels [16:9] (Level Shot Function OFF or Normal); Still Image: 7.00 megapixels [3:2], 8.29 megapixels [16:9], 6.22 megapixels [4:3]
- Image Sensor Size:
- Main Camera: '1/2.3-inch
- Image Sensor Size:
- Refers to the actual physical size of the imaging sensor in the camera. A sensor that has the same dimensions as a 35mm frame of film is considered to be "full" frame. Other smaller sensor sizes are described in terms relative to a "full" sized sensor. (e.g. an APS-C 1.5x crop sensor)
- Focal Length:
- 4.08 – 81.6 mm
- Focal Length:
- Focal Length
- Maximum Aperture:
- F1.8 (WIDE) / F3.6 (TELE)
- Maximum Aperture:
- How wide a lens can be opened.
Overview
When it comes to shooting 4K Ultra HD videos, the Panasonic HC-VX981K 4K Ultra HD Camcorder is the ideal choice for the passionate videographer. It is equipped with an 18.91 MP 1/2.3-inch MOS sensor that allows you shoot high-quality still images and videos with little effort. The 20x Leica Dicomar optical zoom lens has an aperture ranging from f/ 1.8 to 3.6 and a focal length ranging from 4.08 to 81.6 mm. The 5-axis HYBRID optical image stabilization comes in handy for suppressing jitters and blurring in your videos whenever you are not using a tripod or any other stabilizer.
Optics and Focus
The Panasonic HC-VX981K features a 20x Leica Dicomar optical zoom lens that has an aperture ranging from f/ 1.8 to 3.6 and a focal length ranging from 4.08 to 81.6 mm. The shutter speed of the camcorder ranges from 1/24 of a second to 1/8000 of a second.
Sensor and Screen
The HC-VX981K is equipped with an 18.91 MP 1/2.3-inch MOS sensor that allows you shoot high-quality still images and videos with little effort. The 3-inch LCD screen has a resolution of 460k dots that provides a great deal of clarity for viewing all your captured content. The .24-inch viewfinder comes with a 1555k-dot resolution and is useful whenever certain lighting conditions make it difficult to use the screen.
Image and Video
The HC-VX981K camcorder from Panasonic shoots videos in its highest resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels in the MP4 format and images at its maximum resolution of 6784 x 3816 pixels in the JPEG format. The HDR Movie function helps in suppressing blocked shadows and blown highlights for those clearer, crisper videos. The 5-axis HYBRID optical image stabilization comes in handy for suppressing jitters and blurring in your videos whenever you are not using a tripod or any other stabilizer. Use the Level Shot Function for automatically detecting and correcting tilting in images with the help of three different levels: Off, Normal, or Strong, depending on the shooting conditions.
Other Features
The Panasonic HC-VX981K camcorder features a Wireless Multi-Camera that facilitates picture-in-picture recording by using the WiFi-connected devices. You can also use the WiFi facility for sharing images and controlling the camcorder remotely from a smartphone or tablet by using Panasonic's mobile app. The inbuilt editing tools give you the freedom to crop your 4K video and add effects such as zooming, panning, stabilizing, and tracking. Furthermore, powering the camcorder is a 1940 mAh 3.6 VDC rechargeable battery pack that lasts up to one hour on a single charge.
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Specifications
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| Image Sensor | |
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| Sensor Type: | BSI MOS Sensor |
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| Display & Viewfinder | |
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| Screen Size: | 3.0-inch |
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| Monitor Resolution: | 460,800 dots |
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| Detailed Specifications | |
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| Focusing System: | Auto / Manual |
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| Video Terminal: | Yes |
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| Accessory Shoe: | Yes (cold) |
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| HDMI Terminal: | Yes (micro) |
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| USB Terminal: | 2.0 Hi-Speed |
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| Filter Diameter: | 49 mm |
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| Total Pixels: | 18.91 megapixels |
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| Minimum Illumination: | 2 lx (Scene Mode Low Light 1/30), 1 lx (Night Mode (Color)), 0 lx (Night Mode (IR)) |
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| Image Stabilization: | HYBRID O.I.S.+ with Active Mode, O.I.S. Lock, Level Shot Function (Strong mode: 2K only) |
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| Compatible Media: | SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card |
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| Microphone Terminal: | 5.1ch Surround, Zoom, Focus and Stereo Microphone |
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| Maximum Recording Time: | Approx. 45 min (4K MP4), Approx. 50 min (60p mode), Approx. 50 min (PH mode), Approx. 50 min (HA mode), Approx. 50 min (HG mode), Approx. 50 min (HE mode), Approx. 50 min (2160p/24p), Approx. 1 h 0 min (1080p/24p), Approx. 50 min (MP4 50M), Approx. 50 min (MP4 28M), Approx. 55 min (MP4 720p), Approx. 55 min (iFrame) |
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| Megapixels: | 18.91 megapixels |
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| Shutter | |
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| Max Shutter Speed: | Motion Image: Auto Slow Shutter ON : 1/30 – 1/8000 (60p / 60i / 30p), 1/24 – 1/8000 (24p), Auto Slow Shutter OFF : 1/60 – 1/8000 (60p / 60i / 30p), 1/48 – 1/8000 (24p); Still Image: 1/2 – 1/2000 |
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| Shutter Speeds: | Motion Image: Auto Slow Shutter ON : 1/30 – 1/8000 (60p / 60i / 30p), 1/24 – 1/8000 (24p), Auto Slow Shutter OFF : 1/60 – 1/8000 (60p / 60i / 30p), 1/48 – 1/8000 (24p); Still Image: 1/2 – 1/2000 |
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| A/V Mode | |
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| Video Clip Length: | Approx. 45 min (4K MP4), Approx. 50 min (60p mode), Approx. 50 min (PH mode), Approx. 50 min (HA mode), Approx. 50 min (HG mode), Approx. 50 min (HE mode), Approx. 50 min (2160p/24p), Approx. 1 h 0 min (1080p/24p), Approx. 50 min (MP4 50M), Approx. 50 min (MP4 28M), Approx. 55 min (MP4 720p), Approx. 55 min (iFrame) |
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| Video Recording System: | AVCHD: 1080/60p (28Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60p), PH (24Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60i), HA (17Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60i), HG (13Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60i), HE (5Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60i); MP4: 2160p/30p(72M) (72Mbps / VBR), (3840 x 2160), 2160p/24p(72M) (72Mbps / VBR), (3840 x 2160), 1080p/60p(50M) (50Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080), 1080p/60p(28M) (28Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080), 1080p/24p(50M) (50Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080), 720p/30p(9M) (9Mbps / VBR), (1280 x 720); iFrame: 960 x 540/30p (28Mbps / VBR) |
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| Video Recording System: | NTSC |
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| Audio Recording: | AVCHD: Dolby Digital (5.1ch / 2ch); iFrame, MP4: AAC (2ch) |
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| Physical Specifications | |
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| Color: | Black |
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| Imaging & Exposure Control | |
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| White Balance: | Auto / White Set / Sunny / Cloudy / Indoor1 / Indoor2 |
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| Power System | |
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| AC Adapter: | 5.0V AC Adaptor |
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| Battery Type: | 3.6V Rechargeable Battery Pack |
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| Recording Data | |
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| File Size: | Still Image: [16:9] 25.9megapixels (6784 x 3816), 14 megapixels (4992 x 2808), 2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080), [3:2] 20 megapixels (5472 x 3648), 10.6 megapixels (3984 x 2656), 2.0 megapixels (1728 x 1152), [4:3] 20.4 megapixels (5216 x 3912), 10.9 megapixels (3808 x 2856), 0.3 megapixels (640 x 480); Simultaneous Recording: 4K MP4: [16:9] 20.4 megapixels (6016 x 3384), 8.3 megapixels (3840 x 2160), Other than 4K MP4: [16:9] 14.0 megapixels (4992 x 2808), 2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080) |
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| Image Formats: | JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2) |
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| Brand | |
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| Brand: | Panasonic |
| Monitor Specifications | |
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| Panel Type: | Wide LCD monitor |
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| Camera Attributes | |
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| Effective Pixels: | Motion Image: 4K: 8.29 megapixels [16:9], Full-HD: 6.10 megapixels [16:9] (Level Shot Function OFF or Normal); Still Image: 7.00 megapixels [3:2], 8.29 megapixels [16:9], 6.22 megapixels [4:3] |
| Image Sensor Size: | Main Camera: '1/2.3-inch |
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| A/V Details | |
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| Zoom: | Intelligent Zoom OFF: 20x; Intelligent Zoom ON: '4K: 25x, Full-HD: 40x; Digital Zoom: '60x / 1500x (The maximum value of zoom magnification can be set in two patterns) |
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| Definition : | 4K |
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| Lens | |
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| Auto Focus System: | Yes |
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| Lens Specification | |
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| Focal Length: | 4.08 – 81.6 mm |
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| Maximum Aperture: | F1.8 (WIDE) / F3.6 (TELE) |
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| Digital Zoom: | 60x / 1500x |
In The Box
- Panasonic HC-VX981K 4K Ultra HD Camcorder
- Rechargeable 1940mAh Battery
- AC Adapter
- Micro-HDMI Cable
- USB Cable
- Lens Hood
- Shoe Adapter
- HD Writer AE 5.3 (Download)
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